Subtract 64/12 from 9/14
1st number: 9/14, 2nd number: 5 4/12
9/14 - 64/12 is -197/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
9/14 = 9 × 6/14 × 6 = 54/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
64/12 = 64 × 7/12 × 7 = 448/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/84 - 448/84 = 54 - 448/84 = -394/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -197/42
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